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Flamingo Marine announces new leadership team, ships first Rove pontoon
US builder reaches ”major milestone” in its transition from product development to scaled manufacturing and delivery
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Next Yacht Group launches Maiora 36 Exuma and AB 130 flagship
The Italian builder delivers two new models aimed at distinct owner segments, highlighting its dual focus on luxury cruising and high-performance yachting
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Cox Marine renews key European distributor agreements
The diesel outboard manufacturer extends partnerships with distributors across Northern and Southern Europe, including territory expansion for Italian partner Cartello
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Beneteau to close Cadillac plant, divest Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab Jet
French boatbuilder cites geopolitical pressures and structural market decline as it refocuses US strategy on seven core brands
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D-Marin acquires Olbia Marina in Sardinia
The purchase of MOYS and Molo Brin strengthens Mediterranean network and creates strategic link between Sardinia, mainland Italy and the French Riviera
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MasterCraft expands US dealer network
New Maryland dealer partner extends towboat distribution in eastern US
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NMMA Canada builds on luxury tax win during Ottawa meetings
Canadian trade association focuses Day on the Hill advocacy discussions on trade, regulation and investment priorities for the recreational marine industry
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MarineMax, World Cat partner to launch Ducari catamaran line
The exclusive agreement brings a new luxury power catamaran brand to market, with the first model available at nine Florida locations
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Turkish marine tech brand expands to US
iHoy has opened a Florida store and plans a second international location in Poland
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Azimut-Benetti’s Vitelli appointed Altagamma chair
Giovanna Vitelli is the first yachting industry leader to head the Italian luxury goods manufacturers’ association
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Tohatsu announces new Australia and New Zealand distributor
Power Equipment Pty Ltd to become exclusive distributor in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, effective July 1
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Moonen Yachts’ ‘collateral’ bankruptcy trigered a remarkable revival
The Dutch superyacht builder has staged one of the industry’s most impressive comebacks under new Australian ownership
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How Starcraft’s authentic 1957 Ski Champ relaunch wowed BBA judges
The Indiana-based builder’s strategic supplier partnerships earned recognition at last November’s Boat Builder Awards, demonstrating how deep builder-supplier collaboration can deliver period-correct authenticity that taps into the emerging heritage trend
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Yachting Ventures launches in-house fundraising feed to centralise leisure marine dealflow
The move aims to streamline access to investment opportunities across the leisure marine innovation ecosystem and strengthen its investor network
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Interview: Axopar co-founder upbeat on market outlook as new 38ft model debuts
Jan-Erik Viitala discusses market conditions, growth outlook, and launch of new Axopar 38
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Ferretti denies acquisition talks with The Italian Sea Group
Italian builder sets record straight on market speculation
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Fox’s Yacht Sales joins Morgans Group as new sales director appointed
UK brokerage expands footprint as acquisition strengthens Morgans’s marine services offering across Essex and Suffolk
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KND Naval Design launches South Africa’s first EvFloat marina residence
Floating accommodation concept debuts at Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with plans for wider rollout
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BIA responds to news of Informa’s Sydney show
The association remains focused on delivering the 2026 Sydney Boat Show following Informa’s announcement
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Feadship completes major 14-month rebuild of Halcyon superyacht
Twenty-five years after launch, the 46.9m vessel emerges from Dutch builder’s Kaag yard
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Navalt ships first solar-electric leisure boat to North America
Indian boatbuilder exports a 10m solar-electric catamaran to Canada as a fully engineered knock-down kit
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HopYacht marks milestone with launch of tenth HopYacht 30 catamaran
Cape Town-based builder continues production ramp-up of its all-electric pocket cruising catamaran, with Hull No. 10 featuring updated leisure-focused design refinements
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US$80m Virginia Key marina project heads towards public vote
Commissioners are set to vote on whether to send a long-running waterfront redevelopment proposal to November’s ballot, giving Miami voters the final say on a project that has been tied up in litigation for years
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VDM-Reya takes on AquaAmp distribution in France
The French marine equipment distributor adds waterproof charging specialist’s product range as demand grows for onboard wireless power solutions
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Nanni expands UK distribution network through PME Group partnership
The marine power specialist appoints long-standing MAN engine distributor PME Group to strengthen sales and support for its generator range in the UK market
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ZeroUSV secures landmark certification for autonomous vessel class
The UK-based developer gains MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 certification for its Oceanus 12 class, paving the way for wider commercial deployment of autonomous maritime technology
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YYachts appoints Bredenbeck to lead global sales expansion
The German sailing yacht builder strengthens its leadership team as it marks its 10th anniversary and targets further international growth
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Chinese EV manufacturer enters yacht market
XPeng is reported to have established a yacht development team as part of a wider strategy spanning land, sea and air mobility
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New South African design prize invites creatives to reimagine life at sea
The Jo Fensham Yacht Furniture Design Prize 2026 will be run in collaboration with the Cape Institute for Architecture
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Grand Banks opens Newport Beach sales and service office
The luxury yacht builder has expanded its factory-direct owner support network in the United States with a new West Coast hub
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Caribbean Boats names NZ sales consultant
The appointment marks the return of the Caribbean brand to Tauranga Boat Sales’ portfolio
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Kicker Audio names new OEM sales manager
Will Cherry has years of experience across the powersports and recreational audio industries
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Harken signs three-year Foiling Week racing partnership
The deck hardware specialist will support on-water product testing and showcase its latest solutions at the Lake Garda event through 2028
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Matterhorn enters superyacht sector combining brokerage and advisory services
Industry veterans Adam Papadakis and Kurt Fraser have debuted the Monaco-based superyacht brokerage and advisory company focused on yacht sales, charter, management and strategic consultancy services
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Next Yacht Group appoints Turkish distributor for Maiora and AB Yachts
Italian builder signs distribution agreement with Istanbul-based YSC Yacht Sales Center as part of Mediterranean market expansion strategy
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Sydney Harbour selected for electric hydrofoiling vessel trial
New Zealand marine technology company Vessev signs agreement to supply multiple vessels for a future water transport network planned for Sydney Harbour
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Rivergate marks 20 years with industry celebration
The superyacht refit and service hub celebrated its 20th anniversary at a VIP industry dinner, reflecting on two decades of growth, industry impact and future opportunities linked to Brisbane’s continued emergence as a global yachting destination
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Informa expands boat show portfolio with new Sydney event
The Australian International Boat Show will open at Darling Harbour on 29 July 2027
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Asia Yachting Management names new GM for Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
Andrew Chan joins the company with more than 16 years’ marine industry experience
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Majesty Yachts appoints new dealers in the UK and Ireland
Burton Waters and MGM Boats join Majesty Yachts dealer network in the UK and Ireland, marking further expansion of Gulf Craft’s European reach
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Increased superyacht presence at Seawork
The British Superyacht Pavilion debuts as the event expands sector focus
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EPTechnologies appoints new COO to support international growth
The company has appointed Niels Holst Jensen as chief operating officer, who brings over 30 years’ international leadership experience in operations, manufacturing and supply chain management
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Arcadia Yachts launches fourth A96 superyacht
The latest vessel highlights growing demand for highly customised yachts tailored to individual owners
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Invictus Yacht partners with Haier for Premium Collection
Appliance manufacturer Haier will supply onboard equipment across Invictus Yacht’s Premium Collection, beginning with the TT460 Shell Edition
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LC8 Marine becomes Sealegs representative for US East Coast
The Massachusetts-based marine company will support sales, demonstrations and customer service for the amphibious boat brand across the eastern United States
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Sanlorenzo appoints Barbagallo Marine as Bluegame dealer in Western Australia
The company strengthens regional dealer network with new Western Australia partnership
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Navier targets Maldives with foiling ferry network
The US builder and JIH Global plan Maldives foiling ferry network of up to 100 vessels
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Scanstrut strengthens Americas growth strategy with senior sales appointment
Marine industry veteran Sean Hatherley has joined the company as director of global sales and sales manager, Americas
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Thetford announces passing of CEO
The company pays tribute to long-serving leader whose tenure oversaw periods of growth and transformation across the global organisation
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Dutch builder expands capacity amid growing market demand for 30m-45m motoryachts
Van der Valk Shipyard says it continues to see strong international interest in fully custom yachts, especially in the Americas
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